 "Shubman Gill took a stunning catch to end Harry Brook's cameo. Image: Star Sports")
India’s vice-captain Shubman Gill showcased his exceptional fielding skills with a breathtaking catch to dismiss Harry Brook in the second ODI against England in Cuttack. The stunning effort broke a crucial partnership between Brook and Joe Root, providing India with a much-needed breakthrough at a crucial juncture in the match.
Shubman Gill takes a stunner
The moment unfolded when fast bowler Harshit Rana, who was generating good pace, decided to outfox Brook with a clever off-cutter. Brook, attempting to give himself room for a straight hit, failed to read the change in pace and mistimed his shot completely. The ball soared high into the night sky, leaving the Indian fielders in anticipation.
At first glance, it appeared that Brook might get away with his error. But Gill had other plans. Sprinting back from mid-off, he kept his eyes locked on the ball and executed a perfectly timed full-stretch dive, grabbing the ball cleanly with both hands. The degree of difficulty made it an instant highlight-reel moment, leaving fans and commentators in awe.
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Gill has consistently proven to be a reliable fielder, and this latest effort only adds to his growing reputation. His overall contributions have been instrumental for India in this series, having already been named Player of the Match for his match-winning 87 in the first ODI in Nagpur.
India vs England, 2nd ODI: Playing XIs
India’s Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (w), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy
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View AllEngland’s Playing XI: Philip Salt (w), Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Saqib Mahmood